Power Law: The Relationship of Voltage, Current, and Watts
By Patrick Hoppe
Learners examine three formulas than can be used to find dc power. Examples are given.
Transfer Functions: The RC Low Pass Filter
Students read how the transfer function for a RC low pass filter is developed. The transfer function is used in Excel to graph the Vout. The circuit is also simulated in Electronic WorkBench and the resulting Bode plot is compared to the graph from Excel.
The MOD 10 Counter
The technique for designing a MOD 10 counter is introduced. Asynchronous inputs of a JK flip-flop are used to clear the counter.
Transfer Functions: The RC High Pass Filter
Learners read how the transfer function for a RC high pass filter is developed. The transfer function is used in Excel to graph the Vout. The circuit is also simulated in Electronic WorkBench and the resulting Bode plot is compared to the graph from Excel.
Thevenin Voltage: Practice Problems
Students work five practice problems to determine the Thevenin voltage of DC circuits.
Series Circuit Analysis Practice Problems Part 1
In this interactive object, learners solve for total resistance and current, the current through each resistor, the voltage across each resistor, and the power dissipated.
The 4-Input Truth Table
In this learning activity you'll practice using the 4-input truth table.
Series-Parallel Resistance -- Practice Problems
In this learning activity you'll practice solving for the total resistance of series-parallel DC circuits.
Transistor Fundamentals: Voltage-Divider Biased NPN Transistor
Students view drawings of the dc analysis of a voltage-divider biased NPN transistor.
Synchronous & Asynchronous Inputs on a JK Flip-Flop
Students examine the operation of synchronous and asynchronous inputs on a JK Flip-Flop.
Power Calculations in a Series/Parallel Circuit
By Terry Bartelt
In this learning activity you'll explore various ways to calculate the power consumed in a series/parallel circuit.
Transistor DC Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #1
Learners analyze a base-biased npn transistor circuit. A "help" screen is available.
The Transfer Function and Frequency Response of a Low Pass Filter
Students learn how to predict how circuits will respond to varying frequency. They solve for the magnitude and phase angles.
The Superposition Theorem
The superposition theorem is explained as it relates to dc circuit analysis. Examples are given.
Series-Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit 10
Learners examine a series-parallel circuit and solve 14 problems related to voltage, current, and power. A help screen is provided.
Kirchhoff's Current Law - Parallel Circuits
In this learning activity you'll explore Kirchhoff's Current Law and view examples of its application.
Oscilloscope AC Voltage Measurements
In this animated learning object, students view the operation of an oscilloscope that is used to measure AC voltages. A brief quiz completes the activity.
The Transfer Functions: RC Low-Pass Filter with a Bode Plot
Students read how the transfer function is developed for an RC low-pass filter. A straight line Bode plot is drawn through close approximations.
Presetting and Clearing a Flip-Flop
In this animated activity, learners view how to clear and preset a flip-flop to store a logic 0 or a logic 1.
The Generation of Alternating Current
This learning object describes the production of an alternating current in a generator with a single-loop armature. An illustration of how a sine wave is produced is shown through animation.
Building a Binary Counter with a JK Flip-Flop
In this animated activity, learners examine the construction of a binary counter using a JK flip-flop. The ability of the JK flip-flop to "toggle" Q is also viewed.
Total Impedance of a Parallel Circuit Using Complex Numbers
Students read how to determine the total impedance of a parallel circuit using complex numbers. The "J" term is used in the calculations.
Opens and Shorts in a Parallel Circuit
Learners examine the changes in current and voltage values in a parallel circuit when open and short conditions develop. Ohm's Law calculations are shown, and a brief quiz completes the activity.
Measuring Current in a Parallel Circuit
In this interactive learning object, students view the ammeter connections for measuring currents in a parallel circuit with three branches on an energy concepts lab board. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Karnaugh Maps
Learners examine the Karnaugh map for a three-variable system. Several examples are given.